References for Nehemiah 9:16

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They refused to listen and failed to remember3 the miracles4 you performed among them. They became stiff-necked5 and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery.6 But you are a forgiving God,7 gracious and compassionate,8 slow to anger9 and abounding in love.10 Therefore you did not desert them,11

References for Nehemiah 9:18

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"Because of your great compassion you did not abandon14 them in the desert. By day the pillar of cloud15 did not cease to guide them on their path, nor the pillar of fire by night to shine on the way they were to take.